groceries

Example Sentences

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The conflict has caused a global energy shock on a par with the oil crises of the 1970s, driving up prices of everything from fuel to groceries.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Chuong Vo said families are struggling with a variety of costs, including gas, groceries and insurance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Partially because when it comes to budgeting, I actually don’t think the amount of money you allocate toward groceries and gas and entertainment is all that different from your partnered peers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

His contact with his mother winnowed for a few years, though they are now reconnected; his father, Iranian folk musician Hadi Montazeri, remained in close contact, sending his sons weekly groceries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

At the end of every two weeks, Roberto got a check from the Santa Maria school district, which he cashed to buy groceries and other necessities.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez